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When William was named duke of Normandy and after Edward died, a council of nobles and church officials chose an English earl called Harold to replace him. William, full of anger led his Norman army in what was to be the last successful invasion of the Island of Britain: the Norman Conquest. This was basically what caused William to invade England.
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Why did William duke of Normandy go to north?
As England is north of Normandy, William sailed north.
How many countries have ever invaded england?
Rome invaded England in 48 AD and the Vikings invaded in about 950 AD. William the Conqueror invaded and took England in 1066. Germany attacked England from the air in World Wars I and II, but never attacked on the ground.
Who was harrying of the north?
The Harrying of the North was not a person. It was one of the ways that William I controlled England. William's army went up the the top half of England. It was very unpopular. For more information see: What was the Harrying of the North?
What did William of Normandy do to upset the English people?
he attacked england in the battle of hastings when he fought for the english crown and won. he later became known as william the conquerer
When did William the Conqueror conquer England?
In 793, Vikings attacked a monastery, Lindesfarne, and then started sacking all of England (particularly monasteries, because they realized that buildings full of gold and silver filled with unarmed nonviolent monks were kind of the best thing ever).793 to 796 then they took over
Why did William duke of Normandy go to north?
As England is north of Normandy, William sailed north.
How many countries have ever invaded england?
Rome invaded England in 48 AD and the Vikings invaded in about 950 AD. William the Conqueror invaded and took England in 1066. Germany attacked England from the air in World Wars I and II, but never attacked on the ground.
Was William afraid that the English will take him as there king?
no he wanted to be king so he attacked England and became king
Who was harrying of the north?
The Harrying of the North was not a person. It was one of the ways that William I controlled England. William's army went up the the top half of England. It was very unpopular. For more information see: What was the Harrying of the North?
What did William of Normandy do to upset the English people?
he attacked england in the battle of hastings when he fought for the english crown and won. he later became known as william the conquerer
What king of England hated England?
William the Conqueror, he terriosed the English and practiacaly destroyed all life in the north of England
Why did William burn the north east of England?
BECAUSE IT CONTAINED MANCHESTER!
Where is William Cassidi school?
It is in stillington (a village) in the north east in England
What is Kate Middleton's connection with north England?
she married prince William
What countries did William Pitt the Elder acquire?
North america, mexico, and england
Where was King William's War?
It took place in North America and also in England
Who is Harold harada?
Harold hardrada was a Norwegian king who fancied being king of England. He invaded, and had some success in the north. In September 1066 the then king of England (Harold II) defeated him in the north. The king's army was much weakened by the battle, but had to rush back to southern England to face William of Normandy. William won the battle of Hastings and he became William I of England.
